KC Animal Health Blog

In the heart of America's agricultural landscape, the American Royal continues to serve as an example of excellence in championing food and agriculture. The recently released 2023 Annual Report highlights a year of remarkable achievements, showcasing the organization's commitment to its purpose, mission and vision. From scholarships to events and ag education, the American Royal has garnered a record year.

Whether you market your products in pet specialty stores, vet clinics, or large retailers like Target, Walmart, Tractor Supply, and Costco, how they stand out in-store can make the difference in whether your ideal customer selects your products or the competitors.

It’s National Pet Month, which means it’s time to celebrate the human-animal bond while showing appreciation to those who help it happen—veterinarians. See how you can celebrate to the fullest with this month’s Corridor Conversations with Kimberly Young.

Advancing innovations on the farm requires capital, but there are ways to strategically garner attention and investment into this avenue of the industry. Uncover the blueprint for driving interest and investments in this month’s post.

Around St. Patrick’s Day, you often hear the phrase “luck of the Irish,” suggesting Irish are especially lucky. But is there really such a thing as luck determining success? While luck may occasionally play a role, it's hardly the defining factor. Time and again, leadership and strategy prove to be the true core of successful teams.

Preparing LGBTQ+ students and their allies for what to expect when they enter the workforce is a significant responsibility, and ag-related industries must do their parts.

Since 2017, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has hosted its Accelerator program, aimed at engaging with emerging Ag-Tech startups that could drive further innovation across the dairy value chain.

Though known for Valentine’s Day and thus romantic relationships, February is also a great time to appreciate and celebrate the animals in our lives and the unique human-animal bond. See how you can prioritize your pets and honor their impact in this month’s blog.

Students from across the nation contended for top honors in judging contests hosted by the American Royal Association this past fall. The competitions brought together over 550 high school and collegiate students from more than 25 states. Contestants are scored and ranked on their critical thinking skills, evaluations, and ability to defend their decision.

On Friday, February 9 during a special event, Wayside Waifs will receive a $10,000 grant, a million pet meals, and 1,000 doses of NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) to celebrate Shelter Bowl IX. The event will also feature a “pet sport court” with pet football toys for adoptable and adorable dogs to play and run in.